Stop number 24 on the SDT is Deanston. This Highland single malt is a NAS that is composed of young whiskies finished in virgin American oak casks. Bottled at 46.3% ABV and is non chill filtered. It appears to be natural color of golden straw. The nose starts off with a warm pop of citrus. Tangerines, oranges and apricots. It moves into wonderful baked apples and pears. Nice warm toasted oak with nutmeg and a little cinnamon and a hint of ginger. There is toffee and light butterscotch as well. There is a definite malty character, like whole grain bread that's half way done cooking. I also get wet sawdust oddly enough. Caramel and more toasted oak on the back end and some candied fruits. The palate is warm and inviting, very drinkable. Ripe to overripe apples and pears. A touch sharp, showing its youth, but I'm enjoying it. Oak with nutmeg and toffee. A medium spice level and a light heather honey. Light to medium bodied, and a little on the thin side. Fairly dry. The finish is medium long. Spicy and spirity with sharp oak, honeyed apples and cinnamon. I wouldn't say this is better or worse than I expected, just different. This is a young whisky (I would guess between 5-10 years), and I suspect the virgin oak finishing didn't go much longer than 6-9 months. Having said that, it is very flavorful for a NAS. It's a touch rough at times though. 3.75 for this scotch on its own merits, but if you add in it's incredible value ($36 locally) it's a solid 4. Thanks to Ryan for the sample. Cheers